Cultivating a joyful journey through truth& grace

Happy Freedom Friday! I am back highlighting the Principles of Liberty and today we are on #7: 'The proper role of government is to protect equal rights, not provide equal things.'

It just amazes me how American society and our political ruling class has gotten this principle completely twisted. It seems there are many double standards when it comes to "equal rights". I don't even know if most people know what true "equal rights" means???

Our American culture has become so wrapped up in materialism; and sadly, there are many people who value things more than they do people. Many in our society have become slaves to material things. And this breeds a warped measure of how to value one's self. Personal value is then measured by how much "stuff" one has. Ideology likes this results in culture of entitlement and confusion about personal rights.

​True personal worth is not measured by things, but by the One who created us. Two Scriptures come to my mind to help understand how valuable we are to God and much our lives are worth.

Luke 12:24 - Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Our Founding Fathers knew these scriptures and knew where true value of people comes from. They also knew that government's role should be to protect people's rights. A right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...freedom of speech, religion, and right to bear arms. These are the kinds of rights we need our government to protect.

Let's ponder principle #7 today and consider what the Founding Fathers intended for our government in America.

Have a wonderful day!

Please share any thoughts you have about this Principle of Liberty. Thank you.

Hi! My name is Mandy.

Thanks for visiting my blog! Being a mom in this modern age is a pretty difficult thing. So many expectations are imposed on us and it can be overwhelming and often discouraging. This is not how life is supposed to be. God wants us to enjoy the life He has given us and the precious lives He has entrusted to us. I personally struggle with anxiety, false guilt, perfectionism, OCD, and a strong Type A personality which has often robbed me of true joy in my life. I have also spent many years focusing on things that now seem so trivial. A few years ago my eyes were opened to this reality, and over the course of several different events, my life has been significantly changed for the better. I continue to struggle, but I realized that enjoying this journey of life starts with truth and grace. This blog is my attempt to share not only my struggles, but what I am discovering to help me enjoy this precious journey of life on earth until my heavenly father calls me home for eternity. My hope is that something I share might help you to enjoy your journey on earth even more than you do today.​"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. " - 1 Peter 5:10 ESV